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Small businesses finally get a powerful voice in Cabinet
| Author: Komal Helyer | Published: 12th May 2015 15:41 |
Anna Soubry MP
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is delighted by the appointment of Anna Soubry MP as a key voice for small businesses around the Cabinet table. The FSB believes this appointment is a fitting recognition of the huge contribution UK small firms make to the Economy.
Commenting on the appointment, Neil Eames, Development Manager for the Federation of Small Businesses, said:
"This is a big win for the FSB as we have long been pushing for a dedicated voice at the heart of Government who could robustly advocate for the UK's 5.2 million smaller firms. With this new Minister for Small Business appointment to Cabinet, small businesses can now feel more confident that their concerns will be heard at the highest level. As the voice of small business, the FSB will work closely with the new Minister to tackle the big issues facing our members."
Top ten issues small businesses want new Government to focus on in next five years:
1. Reduce regulatory burden (53%)
2. Introduce a more simplified tax system (51%)
3. Reform business rates (44%)
4. Improve the employability skills of young people (41%)
5. Deliver improved broadband / mobile connectivity (39%)
6. Help UK small businesses to create more jobs (34%)
7. Tackle late payments (33%)
8. Lower energy costs for businesses (30%)
9. Ensure better access to finance (28%)
10. Increase investment in infrastructure (26%)
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